5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy (25/26)

KIPP Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their mission of creating joyful, academically excellent schools. As a Teacher, you will be the instructional leader in your classroom, responsible for driving student success through innovative and culturally responsive teaching practices. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape the future of students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they are prepared for college and beyond. With a supportive community and a commitment to professional growth, this position promises a fulfilling career path in education. If you are dedicated to making a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Excellent Healthcare Plan

More than 6 weeks of annual vacation

Career Trajectory

Mental Health Care

Technology Equipment Provided

Retirement Planning

Relocation Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to KIPP's mission and diverse student backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive student outcomes and create an exceptional student experience.
• Develop rigorous, engaging, and culturally-sustaining instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Planning

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Data Analysis

Spanish Bilingual

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

Job description

This is for the coming, 25/26 School Year!

About the KIPP Colorado Teacher Role:

The Teacher is the instructional leader of their classroom and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing rigorous, engaging, affirming, grade-level and culturally-sustaining instruction that prepares students for multiple post-secondary opportunities, and is aligned with our academic program. The Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, ALPs, and MTSS interventions, supporting the individuality and multifaceted nature of all our students. The Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. This is a full-time position and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

About KIPP:

Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are:

KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do:

We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role:

Professional Responsibilities:

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines.
• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.).
• Commit to being prepared, including internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
• Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership regularly.
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement.
• Your role may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses or events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Instructional Planning and Delivery:

• Develop standards-based instructional plans, including unit plans and daily lesson plans.
• Plan rigorous lessons, in alignment with schoolwide planning deadlines.
• Design and implement assessments that are aligned with daily objectives.
• Grade student material and provide feedback and support.
• Use adopted high-quality instructional materials and curriculum with fidelity.
• Use data to drive instruction, including analyzing student data to adjust plans.
• Implement all students’ IEPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, BIPs, and MTSS-aligned interventions with consistency and fidelity.

School Culture Alignment:

• Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
• Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior.
• Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
• Complete all specialized certification requirements to maintain compliance.
• Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers.
• Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data.
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours.
• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• Spanish bilingual (preferred).
• Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines (required).
• At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required).
• Ability to participate in specific, pre-planned and required events (required).
• A full understanding of KIPP and commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (required).
• Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $60,015 and is commensurate with experience.
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado.
• Time Off: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions.
• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support.
• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program.
• Relocation reimbursement (when applicable).

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices.